Up to date Avian Influenza Information
Notifiable Avian Influenza
Date confirmed | Virus | Location, County | Description |
14th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Alford, Lincolnshire | Layer breeders |
14th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Alford, Lincolnshire | Free range hens (housed) |
14th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Middleton-in-Teesdale | Backyard flock |
14th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Pocklington, East Yorkshire | Rearing ducks |
12th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Alford, Lincolnshire | Layers, inc. organic |
12th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Alford, Lincolnshire | Free range hens (housed) |
11th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Tyrone, N Ireland | Ducks |
11th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Washington, Sunderland | Captive birds |
11th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Willington, S. Derbyshire | Small mixed poultry |
11th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Alford, Lincolnshire | Layers & packing centre |
10th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Armagh, County Armagh | Free range hens (housed) |
10th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Near Clifford, Hereford | Indoor turkeys |
10th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Near Highworth, Swindon | Backyard flock |
10th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Near Moffat, Dumfriesshire | Backyard flock |
9th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Near Aspatria, Allerdale, Cumbria | Free range layers |
9th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Near Annan, Dumfriesshire | Small mixed poultry & captive birds |
8th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Commercial turkey layers |
8th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Sudbury, Babergh, S. Suffolk | Free range layers |
7th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Pocklington, E. Yorkshire | Rearing ducks |
7th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Barrow upon Soar, Leics. | Free range layers |
6th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Barrow upon Soar, Leics. | Free range layers |
5th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Free range layers |
5th December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Newent, Forest of Dean, Glos. | Specialist commercial waterfowl, ducks, geese & swans |
3rd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Broughshane, Co. Antrim | Back yard flock |
3rd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Gretna, Dumfriesshire | Free range layers |
3rd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Crickhowell, Powys | Seasonal turkeys, geese & ducks |
3rd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Richmond, North Yorkshire | Seasonal turkeys |
2nd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Free range layers |
2nd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Tutbury, Staffordshire | Backyard poultry |
2nd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Leomister, Herefordshire | Broiler breeders |
2nd December 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | County Tyrone, N. Ireland | Ducks |
30th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Loughborough, Leicestershire | Free range hens |
28th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Housed Turkeys |
27th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Backyard hens |
27th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Clitheroe, Lancashire | Backyard hens |
26th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Anglesey, Wales | Backyard hens |
26th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Fylde, Lancashire | Captive birds |
26th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Turkeys |
25th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Loughborough, Leicestershire | Free range hens |
24th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Turkeys |
24th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Leeming Bar, Yorkshire | Free range hens |
22nd November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Wells, Norfolk | Backyard turkeys |
22nd November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Thirsk, Yorkshire | Turkeys |
21st November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Mouldsworth, Cheshire | Turkeys |
20th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Copeland, Cumbria | Free range hens |
19th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Pokesdown, Bournemouth | Backyard ducks |
19th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Willington, Derbyshire | Turkeys |
17th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire | Awaiting confirmation |
14th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Leeming Bar, Yorkshire | Free range hens |
14th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Fylde, Lancashire | Turkeys |
11th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex | Captive birds |
7th November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Bidford, Warwickshire | Small poultry unit |
1st November 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Wrexham, Wales | Wild birds |
27th October 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Wychavon, Worcestershire | Captive birds (rescue centre) |
1st April 2021 | HPAI H5N8 | West Lancashire | Captive birds (falcons) |
27th March 2021 | HPAI H5N8 | Uttoxeter, Staffordshire | Organic broilers |
26th March 2021 | LPAI H5N3 | Winsford, Cheshire | Turkey breeder |
12th February 2021 | HPAI H5N1 | Glenrothes, Scotland | Pheasant breeder |
6th February 2021 | HPAI H5N8 | Redcar, North Yorkshire | Free range layers |
28th January 2021 | HPAI H5N8 | Anglesey, Wales | Pheasant breeders |
6th January 2021 | HPAI H5N8 | Lisburn, Antrim, Northern Ireland | Cage layers |
3rd January 2021 | HPAI H5N8 | Clough, Antrim, Northern Ireland | Layer pullets |
29th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Exmouth, Devon | Backyard poultry |
28th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Watton, Norfolk | Duck rearers |
27th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Attleborough, Norfolk | Backyard poultry |
20th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Attleborough, Norfolk | Duck breeders |
19th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Gillingham, Dorset | Backyard poultry |
19th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Sanday, Orkney | Laying poultry |
19th December 2020 | HPAI H5N1 | Hawes, North Yorkshire | Backyard poultry |
15th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Derby, Derbyshire | Captive birds and poultry |
13th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire | Captive birds |
5th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | King’s Lynn, Norfolk | Rearing turkeys |
4th December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk | Rearing turkeys |
1st December 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Northallerton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire | Rearing turkeys |
29th November 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Northallerton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire | Rearing turkeys |
23rd November 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire | Poultry and captive birds |
20th November 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Stroud, Gloucestershire | Captive birds |
10th November 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Leominster, Herefordshire | Broiler breeders |
3rd November 2020 | HPAI H5N8 | Frodsham, Cheshire | Broiler breeder rearers |
2nd November 2020 | LPAI H5N2 | Deal, Kent | Captive birds and poultry |
Updated 14th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, Durham
- second premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
- fourth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
- fifth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
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Updated 11th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
- second premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire
- near Washington, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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Updated 10th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- near Clifford, Hereford and South Herefordshire, Herefordshire
- near Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Updated 9th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- near Aspatria, Allerdale, Cumbria
- near Annan, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
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Updated 8th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- eighth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Sudbury, Babergh, South Suffolk
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Updated 7th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
- fourth premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
- premises in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- premises in Broughshane, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Updated 6th December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- seventh premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Newent, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
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Updated 2nd December 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
- sixth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Tutbury, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire
- near Leominster, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire
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Updated 30th November 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
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Updated 29th November 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
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Updated 28th November 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
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Updated 26th November 2021
Avian Influenza Update:
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Updated 23rd November 2021
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at the following premises:
- a second premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- a second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
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Updated 22nd November 2021
Housing Order implemented in North Yorkshire
From 8.30pm on 21 November 2021, a new avian influenza prevention zone will be declared in parts of North Yorkshire in England, namely the districts of Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. This means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers in that area to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.
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Updated 22nd November 2021
AI Confirmed in Wells, Norfolk
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises.
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Updated 22nd November 2021
AI Confirmed in Thirsk, Yorkshire
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises.
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Updated 21st November 2021
AI Confirmed in Maldon, Essex
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a near North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Updated 21st November 2021
AI Confirmed in Mouldsworth, Cheshire
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Updated 21st November 2021
AI Confirmed in Silecroft, Cumbria
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Silecroft, Copeland, Cumbria. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Updated 19th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Pokesdown, Bournemouth
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Updated 19th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Willington, Derbyshire
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Updated 17th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Updated 14th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. Further testing has now confirmed this as a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises.
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Updated 14th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Fylde, Lancashire
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Salwick, Fylde, Lancashire. Further testing has now confirmed this as a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises.
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Updated 11th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex
Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex, England. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises.
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Updated 8th November 2021
AI Confirmed in Alcester, Bidford, Warwickshire
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Updated 3rd November 2021
AI Confirmed in Wrexham, Wales
- The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has confirmed a case of H5N1 Avian Influenza at a premises near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone in the relevant areas of England and Wales
- 3km and 10km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zones remain in force surrounding a rescue centre near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire
- There have been multiple findings of HPAI H5N1 in wild birds from sites across GB. See our Wild birds in England section for further information
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Published 27th October 2021
AI Confirmed in Worcestershire
Sadly there has been an outbreak of High Pathogenic H5N1 in captive birds at a rescue centre at Wychavon, nr Droitwich, Worcestershire.
All birds on the infected premises have been culled and preliminary cleansing and disinfection completed. 3km and 10km movement restrictions zones are in place.
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Published 1st April 2021
AI Confirmed in West Lancashire
Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) was confirmed in captive birds (falcons) at a commercial premises in West Lancashire on 1 April 2021.
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Published 28th March 2021
AI Confirmed in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Avian influenza H5N3 was confirmed in turkey breeders at a commercial premises near Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester on 26 March 2021. Further testing has confirmed this to be a low pathogenic strain and the 1km Temporary Movement Restriction Zone has been replaced with a 1km low pathogenic avian influenza Restricted Zone.
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Published 27th March 2021
AI Confirmed in Winsford, Staffordshire
Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) was confirmed in broiler chickens at a commercial premises near Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire on 27 March 2021. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been declared around the premises. All the poultry on site will be humanely culled.
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Published 15th February 2021
AI Confirmed in Glenrothes, Scotland
Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Sheila Voas, has confirmed that a flock of kept birds from a gamebird rearing premises in Leven, Glenrothes has tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1). Further tests to establish the pathogenicity of disease are underway.
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Published 7th February 2021
AI Confirmed in Redcar, North Yorkshire
Avian influenza HPAI H5N8 was confirmed in laying chickens at a small commercial premises near Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland on 6 February 2021. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been declared around the premises. All the poultry on site will be humanely culled.
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Published 28th January 2021
AI Confirmed in Anglesey, Wales
Avian Influenza has been confirmed at a premises in Anglesey, Wales. Pathogenicity is yet to be confirmed. Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the infected premises. Details of the measures that apply within these zones can be found in the Declaration of a Temporary Control Zone.
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Published 6th January 2021
AI Confirmed in County Antrim
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N8 has now been confirmed at a holding in Clough, County Antrim. A 3k Protection Zone (PZ) and 10k Surveillance Zone (SZ) have been declared around the premises.
Further details can be found in the Declaration of PZ and SZ found here.
The Temporary Control Zone found here declared on 2 January has now been revoked.
The PZ and SZ are in effect from 17:40 on 6 January until this Declaration is withdrawn or amended by further declaration.
A suspect case of avian influenza is being investigated at a holding in Lisburn, County Antrim. Based on the clinical signs and initial results provided by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) the Chief Veterinary Officer has taken the decision to depopulate the site and introduce Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) to mitigate for onward disease spread.
Temporary Control Zones come into force at 1700 hrs on 6 January 2021 until this Declaration is withdrawn or amended by further declaration.
Full details of the scope and measures required within the TCZ can be found here.
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Published 29th December 2020
AI Confirmed near Exmouth, Devon
Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in backyard poultry at a premises near Exmouth, East Devon, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been declared around the premises.
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the Protection Zones declared on 29 November and 3 December around two premises near Northallerton in North Yorkshire were revoked on 29 December and the area merged with the Surveillance Zone.
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Published 29th December 2020
AI Confirmed near Watton, Norfolk
Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in rearing ducks at a premises near Watton, Breckland, Norfolk on 28 December. A 3.4km Protection Zone and 10.4km Surveillance Zone has been declared around the premises.
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Published 26th December 2020
AI Confirmed near Attleborough, Norfolk
Avian influenza (pathogenicity to be confirmed) H5N8 was confirmed in a captive bird (non-poultry) premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk on 26 December. On the 28 December further testing confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N8). All birds on the infected premises have been humanely culled. The Temporary Control Zone has been revoked and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Temporary Control Surveillance Zone has been declared around the premises.
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Published 22nd December 2020
AI Confirmed near Hawes, North Yorkshire
Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens near Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire on 18 December 2020. Following further testing the 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone and 10km Temporary Movement Restriction Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Published 20th December 2020
AI Confirmed near Attleborough, Norfolk
Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in a commercial duck breeding premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk on 20 December 2020. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. The 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone.
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Published 19th December 2020
AI Confirmed near Gillingham, Dorset
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in backyard poultry near Gillingham, North Dorset, Dorset on 19 December 2020. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been declared.
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Published 18th December 2020
AI Confirmed on Sanday, Orkney
A case of Avian Influenza H5N8 in a small commercial free range laying flock on Sanday, Orkney.
Temporary Control Zones (TCZs) of 3 km and 10 km have been put in place. These zones place movement restrictions on poultry, carcasses, eggs and other things liable to spread disease. These TCZs are temporary and will remain in place until the pathogenicity of the virus is identified.
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Published 18th December 2020
AI Confirmed near Hawes, North Yorkshire
A case of avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) in a backyard flock of chickens near Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire.
A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone and a 10km Temporary Movement Restriction Zone have been declared around the premises.
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Published 4th December 2020
Hens to be housed from 14 December
The Government made the following announcement on 3rd December 2020:
“The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both wild and captive birds in the UK.
The new housing measures, which will come into force on 14 December, mean that it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.
Public health advice is that the risk to human health from the virus is very low and food standards bodies advise that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for UK consumers, and it does not affect the consumption of poultry products including eggs.
Government Chief Veterinary Officers are encouraging bird keepers to use the next 11 days to prepare for new housing measures, including taking steps to safeguard animal welfare, consult their vet and where necessary put up additional housing.
These housing measures build on the strengthened biosecurity regulations that were brought in as part of the Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) on 11 November. The AIPZ means that all poultry and captive bird keepers need to take extra precautions, such as cleaning and disinfecting equipment, clothing and vehicles, limiting access to non-essential people on their sites, and workers changing clothing and footwear before entering bird enclosures.
The UK Government has worked closely with the Scottish and Welsh Governments to introduce the new housing measures at the same time, meaning that the restrictions will be applied across the whole of Great Britain.
A joint statement from Great Britain’s three Chief Veterinary Officers said:
We have taken swift action to limit the spread of the disease and are now planning to introduce a legal requirement for all poultry and captive bird keepers to keep their birds housed or otherwise separate from wild birds.
Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, from 14 December onwards you will be legally required to keep your birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds. We have not taken this decision lightly, but it is the best way to protect your birds from this highly infectious disease.
Poultry and captive bird keepers are advised to be vigilant for any signs of disease in their birds and any wild birds, and seek prompt advice from their vet if they have any concerns. They can help prevent avian flu by maintaining good biosecurity on their premises, including:
- housing or netting all poultry and captive birds
- cleansing and disinfecting clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing
- reducing the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and using effective vermin control
- thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting housing at the end of a production cycle
- keeping fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all points where people should use it, such as farm entrances and before entering poultry and captive bird housing or enclosures
- minimising direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds
The new housing measures will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to protect flocks.”
BFREPA is a member of Defra’s AI Core Group which will be discussing the exit strategy for the housing order during the 16 weeks grace period for the free range egg marketing status of eggs. Free range eggs can continue to be marketed as free range for 16 weeks following the 14 December. It is hoped that risk assessments during this period will enable the housing order to be lifted before the grace period ends in mid-April.
BFREPA will keep you updated as to the risk assessments and exit strategy for the housing requirement.